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AUGUST 2012
VOL. 42 ISSUE 8

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Focus

The Kids Trust was founded by a roofing professional to help abused children.

Tech Today

NRCA has released NRCA Guidelines for Architectural Metal Flashings to assist those who design, specify, fabricate or install architectural metal flashings.

Capitol Hill

Although legislative action to reform U.S. energy policy appears unlikely during 2012, lawmakers continue to seek policies that can gain bipartisan support.

As I was saying …

NRCA's contributions to the roofing industry’s best practices take many forms.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Everyday Heroes - NRCA members continue to selflessly give in every possible way

Everyday Heroes

NRCA members continue to selflessly give in every possible way


What you can't see can hurt you - Moisture in concrete roof decks can result in premature roof system failure

What you can't see can hurt you

Moisture in concrete roof decks can result in premature roof system failure


Roofing on a curve - Ruff Roofers raises the grade at The Johns Hopkins University's Gilman Hall

Roofing on a curve

Ruff Roofers raises the grade at The Johns Hopkins University's Gilman Hall


The same but different - Although low-VOC adhesives are marketed as direct replacements for VOC-solvent-based adhesives, there are significant differences

The same but different

Although low-VOC adhesives are marketed as direct replacements for VOC-solvent-based adhesives, there are significant differences


Another way to fasten - Two-component polyurethane-based adhesives can be a viable option for roofing professionals

Another way to fasten

Two-component polyurethane-based adhesives can be a viable option for roofing professionals


Get stuck in traffic - Improve your online communications with marketing methods to boost website traffic

Get stuck in traffic

Improve your online communications with marketing methods to boost website traffic